Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)vsSurface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
5.0
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
5.0
Spec Comparison Summary
CPU
ComparablePro 12 (13-inch)16,800
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)16,800
AI/NPU
ComparablePro 12 (13-inch)80 TOPS
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)80 TOPS
battery life
B leads ▶Pro 12 (13-inch)15.5h
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)20h
weight
◀ A leadsPro 12 (13-inch)895g
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)1340g
max RAM
ComparablePro 12 (13-inch)64GB
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)64GB
Performance comparison
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
16,800CPU Benchmark16,800
3,400GPU Benchmark3,400
15.5hBattery Life20h
895gWeight1,340g
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) |
| Display | 13" PixelSense™ Flow (OLED/LCD) | 13.8" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 3000 × 2000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15.5h | 20h |
| Weight | 895g | 1340g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, Surface Connect | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 287 × 209 × 9.3 mm | 301 × 220 × 17.5 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
Performance Hierarchy
Historical Surface Performance Ranking
All Surface models ordered from highest to lowest by the selected metric, highlighting the standing of both models.
CPU Performance
Historical Surface in descending order (53 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #3 of 53 (16,800)
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch): #1 of 53 (16,800)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy
GPU Performance
Historical Surface in descending order (53 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #8 of 53 (3,400)
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch): #6 of 53 (3,400)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy
NPU (AI)
Historical Surface in descending order (15 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #5 of 15 (80 TOPS)
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch): #3 of 15 (80 TOPS)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy
Battery Life
Historical Surface in descending order (50 models)Pro 12 (13-inch): #15 of 50 (15.5h)
Laptop 8 (13.8-inch): #3 of 50 (20h)
High Performance (Top)
Entry / Legacy